Diagnostic Value of I-Ioflupane and 123I-Iodobenzamide SPECT Scans in 248 Patients with Parkinsonian Syndromes

• Published in: European neurology Vol. 59; no. 5; pp. 258 - 266
• Main Authors: Vlaar, Annemarie M M, De Nijs, Tjerk, Kessels, Alfons G H, Vreeling, Fred W, Winogrodzka, Ania, Mess, Werner H, Tromp, Selma C, Van Kroonenburgh, Marinus J P G, Weber, Wim E J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel S. Karger AG 01.04.2008

Background: SPECT is one of the most employed techniques in the diagnostic workup of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD). Despite its widespread use, the exact diagnostic accuracy of this technique in parkinsonian syndromes remains controversial. Methods: In this study, we investigated the dia...